Medical Assistant

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms by cleaning and stocking appropriate supplies and procedure trays
• Escort patients, check vital signs, and record reasons for visits and current medications
• Assist physicians with procedures such as suture removal, wart/mole removal, and minor surgeries
• Prepare and package specimens for lab analysis and track results
• Schedule diagnostic tests and facilitate referrals to other physicians
• Coordinate with hospitals, pharmacies, and nursing homes regarding lab results and prescriptions
• Pre-certify medications and referrals with insurance providers
• Manage manual inventory of drugs and office supplies
• Maintain disinfection of exam rooms and lab areas

Requirements

• Licensed medical assistant or nursing degree
• Experience in taking patient vitals, injections, and sterile techniques
• Proficiency in charting, documentation, and infectious waste handling
• Strong oral and written communication skills for patient rapport and documentation
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and work effectively in a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in a dermatology medical office
• Experience with Modernizing Medicine / EMA Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance

About the Company

Optima Dermatology is a growing dermatology and medical aesthetics group on a mission to revolutionize skin care through a highly engaged, mission-driven team.